Getting financial support
Below you can find a range of topics illustrating the different forms of financial support you might be entitled to as a carer or you may wish to claim on behalf of someone you care for. We explain many of the options available with helpful tips on how to understand the system and seek help.
Have you recently moved to Scotland?
If you're receiving Carer's Allowance or a disability benefit (or someone you're looking after receives a disability benefit) and have recently moved to Scotland from England, Wales or Northern Ireland, there are a few important things to note.
You'll need to tell the benefit provider your change of address and make a new application to Social Security Scotland for the replacement Scottish disability and carer benefits. Find out more at https://www.mygov.scot/moving-to-scotland
